By now it’s engrained in us: soda’s the enemy. Even so I still yearn for a cold fizzy drink when it’s hot out, like, for example, this week where temperatures have been nearing the triple digits. There’s only so much water I can down, so I’ve compromised by mixing up homemade nonalcoholic drinks. Making them myself allows me to avoid all the scary stuff while still satisfying my soda fix. These fizzies are an awesome alternative because they’re simple to make, just a tad sweet, and an easy way to get a few extra servings of fruit, which is why they’re part of my week of healthy back to school recipes. So, help your little ones stay cool and healthy and toast the new school year with these homemade fruit fizzies.

Instructions

Combine fruit, agave syrup, lemon juice, and salt in a food processor fitted with a metal blade and process until smooth. Place a fine mesh sieve over a mixing bowl and pour puree into sieve. Press on the back of the puree with a wooden spoon to release all the juices. Tip Puree can be stored refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Stir before using.

To serve, fill a glass halfway with ice then add one part puree to 2 parts club soda or seltzer and stir to combine.

*Depending on the sweetness of the fruit you use, you'll need more or less sweetener.

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